Containment: Cold War Part 1

In this lesson, students will learn about the early stages of the Cold War when the United States and Soviet Union navigated how to both be superpowers through a short reading. Then, they will identify and color countries on a map that exemplifies the divide between the East and West. This is lesson 1 of 3 in a mini unit integrating civics and social studies.

Resource ID#: 208851 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: Cold War, Containment, Iron Curtain, Warsaw Pact, NATO, United States, U.S.S.R., Soviet Union, Communism, Democracy

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet

Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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